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Mum’s the word: why I’m in awe of dual-role netballers
As we approach Mother’s Day, it is nothing short of inspirational to see outstanding athletes on court while their children sit in the stands.
- by Liz Ellis
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‘Heartbreaking:’ Diamonds braced for worst after Austin’s distressing injury
Giants coach Julie Fitzgerald has refused to blame a suspected ACL tear to Australia’s first-choice shooter on her ‘up and down’ pre-season.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Swifts claim first extra-time victory to kick off Super Netball season
Extra time, introduced for the first time in 2021, came immediately into play on Sunday as the Swifts beat the Firebirds 69-66 at Nissan Arena.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Vixens open title defence with loss to Fever, Pies hit by Lightning
The Melbourne Vixens have work ahead if they are to successfully defend their Super Netball title, while Collingwood also fell in their season-opener.
- by Roy Ward
Best mates to enemies: Premiership winners go head-to-head in Super Netball opener
On Sunday, great friends Briony Akle and Megan Anderson will come up against each other as opponents for the first time as they step into their respective head coach roles.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Super Netball preview: Vixens’ title defence a bridge too far without big names
According to the tagline for this Super Netball season, “Everything is Possible”, but who is in the box seat to claim this year’s title?
- by Liz Ellis
Swifts and Giants coaches call for permanent increase to match-day squads
Two top coaches have called for Super Netball to consider a move back to a 12-player squad, with young players losing out in the move back to three players on the bench.
- by Sarah Keoghan
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Netball World Cup
‘It is an opportunity for a refresh’: Successful 2027 World Cup bid to push Diamonds back on top
Netball Australia believe Sydney’s successful bid to host the 2027 World Cup can deliver renewed enthusiasm for the game and help the national team back to the dominant position it once enjoyed.
- by Sarah Keoghan
‘It was coach’s call’: Swifts to revert to co-captaincy system
Briony Akle will on Tuesday announce Maddy Proud and Paige Hadley as co-captains for the 2021 season, returning to the system abandoned by the club in 2014.
- by Sarah Keoghan
No experience? No worries: Netball goes beyond Australia in search of CEO
NA began its search for a new boss this week and has engaged an international executive recruitment firm to assist in the hunt.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Diamonds star Watson ruled out of Super Netball season with foot injury
Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich said she would not be rushing to appoint a permanent captain after Liz Watson was ruled out of the Super Netball season.
- by Sarah Keoghan